Auburn school official gets Leominster job

Thursday

Feb 28, 2013 at 6:00 AMFeb 28, 2013 at 6:09 PM

Leominster School Superintendent James R. Jolicoeur has been working in a dual role as both superintendent and business manager for the past year, and said he will be happy to relinquish some duties to Daniel F. Deedy.

After nearly eight years as school business manager in Auburn, Mr. Deedy has resigned his position as of May 31 to accept a similar position in Leominster, starting June 3.

“This is a bigger and better career opportunity for him,” Mr. Jolicoeur said.

Auburn has a $21.7 million annual school budget and approximately 2,340 students. Leominster has a $66 million annual school budget and some 6,200 students.

Mr. Jolicoeur, a former Auburn resident, said he was on the Auburn Finance Committee when he initially was impressed by Mr. Deedy’s first school budget presentation in 2005.

“I want Auburn residents to know I didn’t recruit Dan, but am happy to have him join our team. I brought my recommendation to the School Committee on Monday and they approved him unanimously,” he said.

“Auburn public schools will always have a place in my heart, but this is a fantastic opportunity to work with the faculty and staff for the students of Leominster. This is a step up the professional ladder,” Mr. Deedy said.

Mr. Deedy is certified as both a school business manager and public purchasing officer. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the College of the Holy Cross and a master’s degree from Worcester State University.